Norwegian place names are regulated by the Norwegian Mapping and Cadastre Authority. Last updated in February 2015.

Approved names:Meahccejávri (northern sami, authorized by the Mapping Authority in 1998), Niingsvatnet (norwegian, accepted by the Mapping Authority in 1980). Not approved:Mæccejavri (northern sami, rejected in 1998). Read more about Niingsvatnet at the Mapping Authority.